[From 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday]

The one and only Ray Davies of the Kinks will turn 68 years old Thursday, and to celebrate, we played three hours of Ray/Kinks music. I also had a marvelous chat with longtime British fan Olga Ruocco on her experiences, memories and favorite Kinks songs over the years. All songs on the playlist are by the Kinks unless otherwise noted.

“My Name”/“20th Century Man” (Ray Davies’ “Storyteller” album)

From my chat with Olga:
“You Really Got Me”
“Got Love if You Want It”
“This Strange Effect”
“End of the Season”
“Come Dancing”
“Don’t Forget to Dance”
“Well-Bred Englishman” (Ray Davies’ “80 Days” musical)
“Against the Tide” (“80 Days”)
“Ladies of the Night” (“80 Days”)
“Morphine Song” (Ray Davies)
“Autumn Almanac”
“Better Things” (“To The Bone” version)

Tracks inspired by the interview:
“Working at the Factory”
“Art Lover”
“Low Budget”
“A Gallon of Gas” (“To The Bone” version)

From Ray Davies’ “Kinks Choral Collection”:
“Shangri-La”
“Village Green”
“Picture Book”
“Big Sky”
“Do You Remember Walter”
“Johnny Thunder”
“Village Green Preservation Society”

Final set (mostly by request):
“Animal Farm”
“Rock 'n’ Roll Fantasy”
“(A) Face in the Crowd”
“Surviving”
“Life Goes On”
“Working Man’s Cafe”
“This Is Where I Belong”
“Scattered”
“Days” (“To The Bone” version)

Thanks to all the Kinks fans from around the world who tuned in tonight. Not sure what I have planned for next week, but tune in at 7 p.m. next Tuesday to find out.

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